Let's Learn About Body "Systems"
created by
Project Web Page Coordinator Patti
Greenleaf
Introduction
This lesson plan was developed as part of the Amphitheater School District
Technology Literacy Challenge Fund grant. The purpose of the program is
to provide teachers with a way of learning about technology and in turn
provide students with the best teaching practices and curriculum through
technology. This lesson plan was developed as part of the program's TLCF
Science Guides, which are a series of web-based lessons designed by teachers
to provide students with on-line educational opportunities in the area
of science.
Disclaimer: While every precaution was taken to insure the integrity
of the sites included in this lesson plan, with the dynamic nature of the
World Wide Web sites can constantly change. Teachers are advised to view
the sites before conducting a lesson with their students.
Students will have an opportunity to explore different body systems.
Lesson Objectives
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Students will identify the major components of vital body systems.
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Students will identify the functions of various systems.
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Students will describe "Why" the systems are important.
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Students will assess their work using a rubric for each activity.
Arizona State Science Standards
Standard 4: Life Science
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4SC-E4 Identify the systems involved in such vital functions as digestion,
respiration, reproduction, circulation, excretion, movement, control and
coordination.
PO1. Identify the
major components of vital body systems
PO2. Identify the functions of systems (e.g., digestion, respiration,
reproduction, circulation, excretion, movement, control, coordination)
Materials
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Computer lab.
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Science journal to record notes
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Shockwave and Internet for each computer.
Students will collaboratively (groups of 2 or 3) explore the circulatory
system
Students will:
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write four pieces of information they found of particular interest.
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share information gathered with the class.
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draw a picture of the heart showing how the blood moves through this organ.
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explain the importance of the circulatory system.
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assess their work using a rubric for each activity.
Circulatory
System
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/healthy/circshock.html
This site provides graphics of the circulatory system.
Students will collaboratively (groups of 2 or 3) explore the muscular system.
Students will:
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write four pieces of information they found of particular interest.
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share information gathered with the class.
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draw a picture of how the muscle works.
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explain the importance of the muscular system.
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assess their work using a rubric for each activity.
Muscles
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/healthy/musclesho.html
The different types of muscles are described with a simple explaination
of movement.
Students will collaboratively (groups of 2 or 3) explore the respiratory
system.
Students will:
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write four pieces of information they found of particular interest.
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share information gathered with the class.
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draw a picture of major components of the respiratory system.
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explain the importance of the respiratory system.
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assess their work using a rubric for each activity.
Respiratory
System
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/healthy/respshock.html
Major components of the respiratory system are shown. Additonally,
the students will see how the lungs work when they cough, sneeze, or hiccup.
Students will collaboratively (groups of 2 or 3) explore the digestive
system.
Students will:
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write four pieces of information they found of particular interest.
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share information gathered with the class.
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draw a picture of major components of the digestive system.
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explain the importance of the digestive system.
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assess their work using a rubric for each activity.
Digestive
System
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/healthy/digshock.html
This site describes the how food moves through the digestive track complete
with sound!
Performance Standards
Grading Standards will be found at each student activity.
Additional Sites
Exploration of the Heart
http://www.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html
Amazing
Heart Facts
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/heart/heartfacts.html
Atlas
of the Body
http://www.ama-assn.org/insight/gen_hlth/atlas/atlas.htm
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